Ragtrader's experienced local editorial team brings you the latest news in the Australian textile, garment and footwear sector.

29 Jul 2010

NATIONAL: Nominations are open for the 2010 Australian Retail Awards, with a new category added to this year's program.

29 Jul 2010

MELBOURNE: Cocktail and party fashion label Bariano is expanding its retail network into Sydney, with the launch of two new stores.

29 Jul 2010

PERTH: The rise of street fashion blogs will influence the forthcoming Perth Fashion Festival, as revealed in the official schedule launched yesterday.

28 Jul 2010

MELBOURNE: Body is drawing on its dance inspired origins with the launch of a new sister label, hitting stores tomorrow.

27 Jul 2010

SYDNEY: The race to the inaugural Vogue Fashion's Night Out (Sydney) event has officially kicked off with an industry briefing taking place this morning.

27 Jul 2010

PERTH: Wesfarmers has reported "marginally positive" sales growth for the 2009/10 financial year for its department stores Target and Kmart, depsite a challenging fourth quarter.

27 Jul 2010

SYDNEY: Volcom hopes to grow its local market share in the wake of an acquisition deal between the brand's head company and its Australian licensee.

26 Jul 2010

SYDNEY: Ksubi is the latest designer brand to confirm its entry into the new Westfield CBD Sydney development.

26 Jul 2010

SYDNEY: Ethical label Monkey and the Brown Man is tapping into viral marketing to launch its first women's fashion range to the public.

23 Jul 2010

MELBOURNE: Kmart is entering the next phase of its renewal strategy, with a new business module geared to offer the lowest possible prices to its customers.